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G1 KWG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

150,339 mi
Last recorded150,339 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 KWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 150,339 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2026 150,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 139,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Yellow marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Yellow marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 4.7.1 (b) (i)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Yellow marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged 3.3 (b) (i)

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light 4.4.1 (b) (i)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 126,093 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 126,093 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 114,497 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 114,418 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 143,522 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 104,253 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 93,613 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 93,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 84,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 84,317 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 75,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 71,974 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 70,377 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 70,301 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 69,922 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 69,027 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 66,467 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 64,828 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 62,776 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 54,899 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 45,976 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 45,855 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2007 38,105 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 30,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front pad warning light on but new pads fitted

offside front fog lamp loose

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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G1 KWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G1 KWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G1 KWG registered?

G1 KWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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